Parimatch from a New Zealand Perspective : No Sugar-Coating Review
Parimatch from a Kiwi Perspective : A Kiwi Punter’s Journey
Okay, before we dive in — I’m definitely not one of those ” pro ” bettors. I’m an ordinary graphic designer living in Auckland who enjoys a bet on the weekend. Primarily rugby, sometimes cricket, and yeah — the odd pokies session after a few beers.
Six months ago, my mate introduced me to Parimatch. “Try it out,” he told me. I took his advice. Here’s what happened.
Initial Impressions: The Beginning using Parimatch account
Monday morning, half-nine, in the office sipping a flat white and pulling up the Parimatch site. What struck me: clean design. Not cluttered like some gambling platforms that feel like Times Square threw up on your screen.
Getting Set Up
Asked for:
- Email address (used my personal Gmail)
- Mobile number (NZ number obviously)
- Security password
- Currency preference (NZD — obviously)
- Birthday (to confirm 18 +)
Duration: under 5 minutes. Confirmation arrived instantly. Activated account, all good.
Critical detail: They didn’t straight away ask for my ID. That happened later, when I tried to withdraw — details below.
App Experience: mobile Parimatch on my Samsung
I’ve got an S22. Certainly not cutting-edge, however works fine.
Download Process
This is where things get a bit odd. No app in Play Store. Reason? Google policy around gambling for NZ.
Solution: Download the installation file directly from https://pericleslavat.com/. Feels suspicious, I understand. Though it’s actually standard for betting apps.
Process:
- Went to Parimatch website via mobile browser
- Found the ” Download App ” button
- The device warned me about “unknown sources” — ignored it
- Downloaded (105 MB)
- Started it up
Whole thing: six mins.
App Performance
What works:
- Fast loading — slots open in 3-4 seconds (despite mobile data)
- Live markets works great (important for rugby matches)
- Biometric access (generally)
- Power usage is reasonable (unlike some apps that kill battery)
What doesn’t:
- App notifications need work — expect bonus offers at odd hours
- Sometimes crashes (perhaps once weekly)
- Landscape mode doesn’t work well
Available Markets in New Zealand via online Parimatch?
This is where it counts. Because when you can’t punt on what interests you, what’s the point?
The Rugby (Naturally)
Being from NZ, this becomes the critical test. Good news: they’ve got it covered.
| Super Rugby Pacific | Deep | Available |
| National Provincial Championship | Decent | Some |
| Test Matches | Excellent | Yes |
| European Rugby | Full | Yes |
Real example: All Blacks vs Springboks, recently. Available markets:
- Match result
- Point spread
- Over / under
- First try scorer
- Half-time / full-time
- Each team total tries
Odds were competitive — compared them against TAB and they was generally marginally superior.
Beyond Rugby
Cricket: Excellent coverage (mainly international matches). Domestic T20? Inconsistent.
Racing: Better than expected. NZ tracks well represented. Racing from Australia also.
Soccer: Premier League, Champions League, all the competitions — good. Phoenix? Basic markets.
Casino Games: My Take?
Honest admission: I’m definitely not a serious pokies punter. But occasionally, after work drinks, I’ll tried some games.
Pokies Library
Claimed: “3500+ games”. Actually: I’ve tested around 20. My picks I’d recommend:
| Big Bass Bonanza | Pragmatic Play | Made $180 with $50 deposit |
| Book of Dead | Play’n GO | Lost $75 chasing free spins |
| Starburst | NetEnt | Broke even (steady) |
My strategy: Don’t ever risk more than $100 per session. If I win, I take profit. Simple principle, prevents problems.
Banking Reality: Important Details
This part is critical. Because there can be the best platform, however if you can’t withdraw winnings, what’s the point?
Deposits
Choices for New Zealanders:
- Cards (Visa, Mastercard, also POLi)
- Bank deposit (slower)
- Crypto (if you prefer)
Not available: Most local options like POLi payments that work fast.
Min amount: $20 NZD. Looks acceptable.
What I use: Debit card. Money appears in a couple of minutes. No experienced problems.
Cashing Out
Here’s where it became tricky.
First time (I won $340 from a rugby accumulator):
- Initiated payout: Tuesday morning, 10am
- Got email saying must confirm ID
- Sent my license and a current utility bill
- Approved: 48 hours later
- Funds arrived my account: Next day
Duration: Three days. Not instant, though acceptable first time.
Second withdrawal ($ 220 from slots):
Requested: Monday afternoon, 3pm. Funds showed: Next morning, 11am. Significantly quicker.
Common Questions I Had
Is This Legal in NZ?
Complicated. The platform operates via Curacao license ( Curacao-based). It’s not prohibited for Kiwis to use overseas operators, though such sites aren’t governed by Department of Internal Affairs.
What this means: You can bet, however should issues occur, NZ consumer protection won’t apply.
TAB Comparison to TAB?
| Odds | Often higher | Lower |
| Options | More diverse | Focused |
| Oversight | None | Full |
| Withdrawal speed | Slower | Same day often |
| Casino games | Yes | No |
Bottom Line Half a Year Later
Positives:
- Higher payouts than TAB (particularly for rugby)
- Solid mobile experience
- Good selection of markets
- New Zealand dollars (no conversion costs)
Negatives:
- Cashout speed (especially first withdrawal)
- No local regulation
- Few NZ-specific payment options
- Bonus terms are strict
My recommendation?
When you’re seasoned betting online and need higher returns than TAB — absolutely. Though accept regulatory status.
When starting out to punting and prefer security of local oversight — stick with TAB or perhaps wait for NZ-licensed options.
For me? I split my betting. TAB for convenience and local racing. PM for larger multi bets where the better odds count.
Bet responsibly, know your limits, never bet more than you can lose to lose. Kia kaha!